Detox

Feeling lethargic, sluggish, and in need of a detox to flush those winter blues out of your system?  Be inspired by some of the best detox holidays around the globe to get your new year off to a healthy start.

Our modern day lifestyles have really started to take a toll on the health of our bodies and how our organs function. A regular intake of sugar-rich, fatty and overly processed foods can have a negative effect on our lifestyles, leaving us feeling bloated and fatigued. The most effective way to detoxify our organs, kick-start weight loss and revitalise our energy levels, is with a juice cleanse. 

Rejuvenate your body with a spa break at one of the world’s best detox retreats featured here in our top pick of healthy holidays from Europe to Asia. We’ve gathered the ultimate spas that specialise in detoxing programmes to combat health hang ups and start feeling fresher from the inside out. Our holidays are ideal for those wanting to tackle weight management, skin problems or even deeply rooted health issues.

As the heat rises and the winter layers of clothes lessen, every year summer prompts us to ditch the couch and lace up our trainers in pursuit of our best beach body. Instead of hurrying to your nearest Spinning class, why not book a spa holiday that will boost your health and fitness whilst offering relaxation too with 5 of the best spa breaks for summer fitness.

If you are looking for a healthy holiday with your partner which will set you both on the pathway to a healthier lifestyle, look no further as we round up our top 5 luxury couples wellness retreats from around the globe. 

What better way to kick-start your New Year health and wellness goals than on one of our luxury wellness spa retreats? From healing holidays in Morocco, to holistic retreats in Vietnam, achieve inner balance this New Year as you take time to reassess your lifestyle. Discover what it really feels like to be pampered in ultimate luxury as you see in January with a heavenly massage under the stars in the Philippines or an indulgent treatment by the white sands of Costa Rica. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with family or friends, our rejuvenating spa holidays will bring wellness and well-being to all.

If wedding admin is leaving you feeling frazzled, pre-wedding nerves are sneaking in and you are struggling to manage the stress-inducing decision making of organising your wedding, it sounds like you are in need of a well-being solution. Rejuvenate on a pre-wedding health retreat in Tuscany, St Lucia or Thailand and you’ll be in tip-top condition for your big day.

Whether you are looking to tone up or de-stress before the big day, with our top 5 pre-wedding yoga retreats, yogi loving brides-to-be are invited to re-connect and improve well-being whilst exploring new corners of the world. With a yoga holiday offering the perfect pursuit for a pre-wedding health retreat, from sunrise salutations on idyllic Thai islands, to practicing your Pranayama in exotic Morocco, return home ready for your wedding day a happier and healthier you.

Embrace the freedom to spend your singles holiday exactly the way you want to with our top solo friendly escapes for over 40s. Meet others of a similar age and with common interests as you spin together in a treetop studio in St Lucia or explore temples in Thailand. Escape from the demands and responsibilities of your busy life on a singles holiday designed to restore and relax.

If there’s one truth about singles holidays, it’s that it is absolutely for everyone! Whether you’re young or young at heart, you will find something that suits you. With ever more destinations catering to a healthy ageing holiday experience, gain confidence as you gain the incentive to promote your health, regardless of old habits. It’s never too late to make a U-turn and aid your body’s well-being as you live your golden years.  

During the winter season, we are encouraged to cover up our bodies and don't pay much attention to the effects caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Come summer, we want to get on the beach, work on our natural tan and display our amazing bikini body. However, gaining those extra pounds during the cruel winter will be counterproductive to enjoying the summer months. Escape to your very own bikini beach body break and ensure that your body looks its best all year around, for a long time to come.

The benefits of yoga are endless; improve your flexibility, strength, balance, posture and breathing. Whether you are trying to relax, recuperate from an injury or tone up, yoga is very good for your mental health, overall fitness and also helps to control weight.

Discover how to cleanse and nurture your body in just a few days with our top 7 short-haul detox retreats. Prepare to expel those nasty toxins and break unhealthy habits in a choice of superb destinations, including Italy, Greece, Turkey and France. Gain incredible knowledge about how to best benefit your body with various health tests, including everything from a glycaemic and lipid structure evaluation in Italy to a biophysical evaluation in Portugal. Treat your body to a rejuvenating diet with detox supplements, healthy and delicious meals or daily cleansing juices for a truly refreshing detox holiday experience.

by Scott Baptie

Fitness & Sports Nutrition Expert

I am going to be honest from the outset, I do not like the term “detox”. When people think of nutrition (which is my thing) and detox at the same time then all sorts of horribly unhealthy ideas spring to mind: cabbage soup diet, juice diet, baby food diet, raw food diet and similar non-sustainable nonsense diets. I am not a fan of people adopting rash, short term nutritional strategies as they attempt to use “detox” as a sticking plaster to cure a bad diet or a long period of calorie excess. Rather, I would like people to make small changes to their diet plan so that over time they make gradual improvements which are far more sustainable and will pay off long term. Here are some simple tips to help you lose weight.

Shining the spotlight on one of the biggest foodie breakouts of the last few years, we share why an alkaline diet is so good for you and how you can begin your own journey in to this healthy lifestyle.

Skip the long haul flights and spend your extra holiday time re-balancing your zen on a yoga retreat in Europe as you swap air-miles for asanas. With a myriad of beautiful yoga escapes available merely a few hours away by plane, there has never been better time for yogis to holiday closer to home. Instead of spending precious hours of your healthy holiday in flight, depart for your European holiday in the morning and you could already be moving into downward dog by the afternoon.

Kamalaya’s seriously refreshing detox juice is the perfect blend to give you that mid-afternoon energy boost, or even a healthy replacement for a Piña Colada! The tropical flavors from the coconut water are balanced with the sweet taste of fresh pineapple juice, with a sensational hint of basil that creates a whirlwind of aromatic and earthy flavours. Quick and easy to prepare, this is the perfect refreshing summer drink.

A detox holiday is a fantastic way to cleanse your body, clear your mind and improve your health. Asia is the spiritual home of healing and many people travel to this expansive continent to achieve emotional and physical wellness. The idea of a detox holiday may sound a daunting prospect but nothing could be further from the truth; choose from a variety of carefully chosen treatments and holistic activities to compliment a personalised fresh and healthy diet. Detox holidays can vary and are tailored around your needs; you may spend the time on a special diet supplemented with exclusive spa treatments at a specially designed type of spa, or if you'd prefer, you could spend your time exercising and working up a healthy sweat.

Even though cold, rainy days in Mauritius are non-existent, the chefs at Shanti Maurice still give you the opportunity to enjoy a hot, warming soup, whether at the retreat or back home. This hearty stew demonstrates that comfort food doesn’t always have to be unhealthy. The potato and sesame seeds will help you feel fuller for longer, whilst the ginger adds a nice, spicy note to the dish, whilst helping to reduce inflammation and warm your body from the inside out.